Nov 02, 2006 although the 150 pictures are all black and white the book gives a color impression through the design and use of memorabilia. Elvis performs on the louisiana hayride in the evening, this is almost certainly the first time either of them see elvis presley perform, and the colonel takes steps to forge a link with elvis. This is the best book ive found on how many of the music greats including elvis got started on the louisiana hayride. Well, id like to say how happy we are to be out here. The set also includes a 100page hard back book with informative text and many rare and new photographs of elvis at the hayride. Aug 12, 2005 singersongwriter maxine brown first laid approving eyes on young elvis presley backstage at the louisiana hayride in 1954. The complete louisiana hayride archives elvis presley. Apr 01, 2020 the louisiana hayride was the brainchild of horace lee logan, who first became a radio host on shreveports kwkham in 1932 at the age of 16.
The book its self is really more of a scrap book featuring fan photos, elviss hayride contracts, concert posters, live shots and some elvis hand written letters to fans. Elvis presley at the hayride live 19541965 turquoise. Its a real honor for us to get a chance to appear on the louisiana hayride. Texas posts a combined corporate tax rate of 21 percent, tied for lowest in u. Shopelvis official store shop elvis presley merchandise. Your book also includes a bonus cd titled elvis presley at the hayride tonight. The complete louisiana hayride archives 19541956 cd from. This book is a nice pictorial display of elviss time on the hayride. Event poster for elvis presleys show at the louisiana hayride. Mar 02, 2020 kent is the son of hayride owner david kent, and he was present for many of the events described in the book. He lectures on hayride history and is a popular interview subject. It includes restored and more complete versions of many of the tracks than ever before.
The louisiana hayride years 19541956 elvis presley. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new. Gladys and vernon presley came to shreveport to witness the contract because elvis. Elvis presley, with darlene franks, left, and tillman franks, peeking over elvis shoulder, at presley s final performance for the louisiana hayride, at hirsch coliseum in shreveport, dec. Elvis the louisiana hayride years 195456 welcome to the. Because most of the talented country artists who got. Its a real honor for us to get a chance to appear on the louisiana hayride show and were gonna do a song for you. July 6, 1954 book except, a boy from tupelo elvis presley. Elvis presley the complete louisiana hayride archives 1954. Above all the hayride archive is very well documented, i think nothing more can be said about elvis appearances there and this book cd. Memories of the louisiana hayride come to life in new book. It is a much expanded edition of the authors 2003 book, released through jat publishing, elvis the hayride years 5456. Follow that dream ftd, classic elvis albums and movie soundtracks, elvis dvds, books, elvis memorabilia and vinyl records.
The complete louisiana hayride archives 19541956 by elvis. The louisiana hayride and rock and roll hayride engineer bob sullivan once quipped, that show wasnt produced, it just happened. Elvis presley the king live the louisiana hayride shows 1955. All in all, elvis on the hayride was a big event in several respects and a good time was had by all, maybe elvis more than anybody else. Elvis presley the beginning years elvis presley live at. Official elvis presley shop we have, elvis cds, the official collectors label. Also the first hayride show from 1954 is much clear than ever and the last show from 1956 is now more complete and better than previously released. Making musical history on the louisiana hayride as want to read.
Langston mceachern back then, anytime someone said something in the newspaper, huey could get. In addition to all photos there is a lot of memorabilia. Whether shreveport will ever be the same again remains to be seen. She and her brother, jim ed, were already members of the hayride, having. Horace logan, the author, worked the show and knows these stories well. Elvis presley on the louisiana hayride show 16 oct 1954 youtube. We would listen to the radio and the louisiana hayride was one of several saturday night music programs that we listened to. Langston mceachern back then, anytime someone said something in the newspaper, huey could get on the radio and instantly respond. Elvis presley the complete louisiana hayride archives. From hank williams to elvis presley, cradle of the stars is the story of the first american idols and their rise to fame and fortune on the kwkh louisiana hayride. The complete louisiana hayride archives mrs cdbook. In the pink vinyl with a blue label and the turquoise vinyl with a pink label to make it completely beautiful.
Elvis presley licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of rcalegacy. Elvis presley on the louisiana hayride show 16 oct 1954 duration. Louisiana hayride tonight revisits a smalltime show. Complete collection of all tracks elvis recorded for the louisiana hayride radio show between 1954 to 1956. Louisiana hayride elvis s first trip to the louisiana hayride in shreveport was memorable. This volume was originally published under the title, elvis, hank, and me.
Author to discuss book on louisiana hayride east jefferson. Paul mccartney on elvis presleys louisiana hayride appearances. The complete louisiana hayride archives 19541956 cd 100 page book. Is there enough material for a second book in the near future. Making musical history on the louisiana hayride, in which horace logan with coauthor bill sloan, recounts his days as producer and emcee of the show, which was broadcast over cbs radio. The set contains the complete archival live recordings of the louisiana hayride performances by elvis presley. Elvis presley signed louisiana hayride contract current. Abramus digital, latinautor peermusic, bmi broadcast music inc. The hayride show helped many stars get their first national exposure. Making musical history on the louisiana hayride by. Jun 04, 2018 elvis sightings in shreveport and bossier city. The louisiana hayride was the brainchild of horace lee logan, who first became a radio host on shreveports kwkham in 1932 at the age of 16. The louisiana hayride show, held in the shreveport municipal auditorium, is arguably one of the most influential stages in music history with musicians like elvis presley, hank williams, kitty wells and more performing on its stage.
In november 1954, presley performed on louisiana hayridethe opry s chief, and more adventurous, rival. The complete louisiana hayride archives 19541956 cd. Books about elvis presley fiction and nonfiction 92 books. The louisiana hayride years 19541956 is a spectacular chronicle of a rising career.
Elvis presley at louisiana hayride show, fair grounds. Elvis first trip to the louisiana hayride in shreveport was memorable. Making musical history on the louisiana hayride, and its a tremendously more accurate title than the abbreviated louisiana hayride years. Louisiana hayride was a radio and later television country music show broadcast from the shreveport municipal memorial auditorium in shreveport, louisiana, that during its heyday from 1948 to 1960 helped to launch the careers of some of the greatest names in american country and western music. Joey kent is an expert on the louisiana hayride, with critically acclaimed books, cds and articles to his credit. Dec 12, 2019 how the son of a louisiana hayride owner brings that era back to life in a new book. Ap photo,file standing on the stage at shreveports legendary municipal auditorium, winston hall, a musician and tour guide with a passion for the citys music legacy, pointed to a spot on the floor, right up front in the center. Apr 16, 2016 the set contains the complete archival live recordings of the louisiana hayride performances by elvis presley.
The cd contains for the first time ever, the complete archival live recordings of the louisiana hayride performances by elvis presley. The complete louisana hayride archives 1954 1956 elvis on cd. How the louisiana hayride captured the evolution of country and rock a sprawling but satisfying new box set featuring hank williams, elvis presley predicts the. Nov 10, 2017 on 6 november 1954, elvis signed a contract to appear on the louisiana hayride every saturday night for a year. All of the 29 tracks therein are remastered using the most sophisticated non commercial technology. Written by frank page, the hayride announcer who introduced the hayride audience to the young greasy haired kid named elvis presley, with joey kent, son of. The louisiana hayride show shreveport municipal building. I grew up in east texas, and listening to country music during the late 40s and 50s,along with rock and roll. Is pressed in the 10 format, and this even in two different colors. In 1954, the freewheeling attitude among hayride producers led to the booking of a young singer named elvis presley, who had already been rejected by the opry. The famous rock n roller got his start at the louisiana hayride in shreveport and returned after finding fame.
The contract stated that presley would perform on the program for 52 consecutive saturdays beginning on november 12, 1955. Kent is the son of hayride owner david kent, and he was present for many of the events described in the book. The cd also contains the recent discovery of elvis last performance on the louisiana hayride in december 1956 as released on sonys young man with the big beat. The louisiana hayride radio program premieres on kwkham. The complete louisiana hayride archives elvis presley ezine. Content this book is part of a book, 2cd and dvd set and offers a glimpse into the early and formative years of elvis presley on the historic louisiana hayride radio program. This is full of great stories, well written, and a terrific piece of music history. Next to the content of the book, which is described above, there is of course. Dec 06, 2017 how the louisiana hayride captured the evolution of country and rock a sprawling but satisfying new box set featuring hank williams, elvis presley predicts the direction of modern american music. The music covers his appearances on this radio show in 1954, 1955 and 1956.
There is one song hearts of stone id not heard by elvis before. Author joey kent details the early history of radio in shreveport and the legendary louisiana hayride. Elvis presley at the hayride live 19541965 is the title of the recently released vinyl release on the memphis mansion label. The shreveportbased show was broadcast to 198 radio stations in 28 states. Elvis presley and the louisiana hayride october 16, 1954.
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